The coastline of Counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo are the real ‘Wild West’ of Ireland. To the west is a whole lot of open ocean and eventually North America. From the surfing mecca of Bundoran to Easky there are probably more world-class ...
Ireland
Ireland is Europe’s westernmost North Atlantic outpost. Its 3,100km of coastline is hilly for long stretches and comprises rugged cliffs and innumerable bays with wide sandy beaches. The interior consists of extensive lowland – less than a sixth of its surface is over 200m high. Although today’s flora is the result of human intervention, the Emerald Isle’s amazing scenery seems wild and unspoilt. Fuchsia hedges run through lush pastures near the coastline, while the interior is covered with extensive peat bog, complete with countless lakes and meandering rivers. 70% of Ireland’s surface is agricultural, mostly devoted to dairy, cattle and sheep farming. Although Ireland was once densely wooded, today only 5% is forest.
Regions in Ireland
West Coast
Statistically, the West Coast isn‘t just the windiest but also the sunniest part of Ireland – a real double blessing! The combination of magnificent scenery at Europe’s highest Cliffs of Moher on Achill Island, and the unhindered barrelling ...
Dingle Peninsula
The Dingle Peninsula is another definite must-see – a rocky coastline punctuated with wide sandy bays, it somehow seems greener then the rest of the country. With its demanding beach-breaks, legendary Brandon Bay is another of Ireland’s kite and ...
The South & East
The South & East of Ireland is more restrained. Countless bays, lakes and estuaries make these areas ideal for a relaxed surf trip. There even seem to be more pubs around here than anywhere else. No doubt this is where the “craic” – ...
Dublin
Ireland’s capital and largest city with a population of 1.1-million, Dublin sits midway up the east coast. As it’s home to the majority of Irish windsurfers and kiters, venues right around Dublin Bay get pretty busy. This vast crescent bay has a ...
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland gained popular notoriety via ’80s headlines. All in the past now, and with 300 miles of coastline seemingly made for windsurfers and kiters you can always find a spot, as long as a north or southerly wind is blowing. The Atlantic ...